12 Questions
Who were the first settlers in America?
Colonial settlers
What is a colony?
A settlement in a distant territory
What was the name of the fort built by the English settlers?
James Fort
Who were the first people to live in America?
Native Americans
What are colonies?
Settlements in distant territories that remain under the rule of the parent country
Who was the leader of the Powhatans?
Chief Powhatan
What did the English ships want to find?
Riches
Who taught the settlers native games and her language?
Pocahontas
What destroyed the settlers' food?
A terrible fire
What was the name of the town started outside of James Fort?
Jamestown
Who captured Pocahontas and brought her to James Fort?
The settlers
What did John Rolfe plant that became valuable to the settlers?
Tobacco
Test your knowledge about the first settlers in America and the formation of colonies with this quiz. Learn about the Powhatan tribe and their encounter with English ships in 1607. Discover the significance of colonies in the early history of America.
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